
ANDRE ONANA had his missteps corrected by Rasmus Hojlund as Manchester United triumphed over Viktoria Plzen.
Here’s how SunSport’s Henry Tomlinson assessed the performances of the Red Devils’ players…
Andre Onana – 4
A cautious beginning to the game, during which Onana collided with Casemiro and found it challenging to handle the opposition’s crosses.
He committed a crucial error that allowed Plzen to take the lead, as a reckless pass placed his defenders in a precarious situation.
Diogo Dalot – 6
Dalot made a number of effective forward runs to enhance the attack.
He was defensively solid and seldom caught out of position.
Noussair Mazraoui – 6
Playing slightly more centrally, Mazraoui utilized his speed to assist on defense.
Matthijs de Ligt – 6
Though negatively impacted by Onana’s pass that led to the goal, he generally performed well during the match.
Lisandro Martinez – 6
Provided offensive support but faced challenges against the physical presence of Plzen’s attackers.
Tyrell Malacia – 6
Offered limited contributions going forward from the wing-back position and struggled to connect with Marcus Rashford.
Casemiro – 6
Advanced the ball where possible and recovered well after his clash with Onana.
Bruno Fernandes – 7
Managed to avoid an early yellow card. He forced the opposing goalkeeper into action with a powerful shot during the first half.
His quick thinking set Rasmus Hojlund up for the crucial late goal.
Amad Diallo – 8
Diallo stood out as a rare positive in Manchester United’s attack against Plzen.
His run was vital for the equalizer, showcasing his speed and skill to shake off defenders.
Marcus Rashford – 4
Rashford struggled with ball control, frequently losing possession in the attacking zone.
He received the first yellow card of the match for an unnecessary foul and was lucky to escape a second yellow in the second half before being substituted by Ruben Amorim.
Joshua Zirkzee – 6
Performed the center-forward role well, maintaining possession and supporting plays effectively.
Subs
Rasmus Hojlund 55′ – 8
Hojlund displayed his goal-scoring talent by being in prime position to score the equalizer for Manchester United.
He then finished expertly after a clever assist from Fernandes to secure the win.
Antony 60′ – 6
Contributed to the equalizing goal through his combination play with Diallo.
Mason Mount 60′ – 7
Made a notable impact after his introduction, almost scoring as the goalkeeper made two critical saves against him.
Alejandro Garnacho 80′ – N/A
His brief time on the pitch did not lead to a significant impact.
Manuel Ugarte 80′ – N/A
Joined the midfield as a late substitute for Casemiro.